Educational Programs
Creating an environment where entrepreneurialism thrives is one of the keystones of the Stourbridge Project’s mission.
The Workforce Alliance develops the educational programming for the Stourbridge Project which focuses on business, technology and developing the entrepreneurial mindset. Our programs rely on a broad network of partners that span our local area and the region with the goal of building a community through education.
The Stourbridge Project’s educational programming is a combination of online curriculum developed by local instructors and regional partners that includes live webinars, online self directed study, live remote support and in person hands-on experiences.
Check out our training calendar for our upcoming course schedules.
Contact Workforce Alliance at training@wpworkforce.org for programming inquiries.
Training Calendar
Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) Training Series 2024
Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) Training Series 2024
Business Law Basics
Presented by local expert Stephen Bresset, Managing Partner and Litigation Counsel for Bresset & Santora, LLC-this session covers:
· Available business entities, i.e. sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, Sub S and C Corp,
· The necessities of corporate or partnership formalities,
· The formation process including EIN, insurance necessities and accountant responsibilities,
· The necessity of having a unity between the accountant and the attorney,
· Healthcare costs and buying pools,
· Equipment purchases,
· Business organizations to join and
· Passive and Active marketing.
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ejmt03w160b80c97
SBA presents Money Smart for Small Business Series
Money Smart for Small Business (MSSB) provides an introduction to topics related to starting and managing a business. MSSB was developed jointly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
All sessions are Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. March 22-April 26, 2023
Registration is required at: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ejm378iw62eaf23a
Business Smart Tool Kit Webinar ParTs 1 & 2
This program is designed for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and to understand the steps to building a business that is credit-ready.
Part 2: Essentials of becoming credit-ready
Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ejm378qw770b1a4c
Starting Your Own Home-based Business by the SBA
Are you ready to jump-start your entrepreneurial dream? Most entrepreneurs start with a home-based business that creates, delivers, or improves on a product or service. Join the SBA in this one-hour introductory and interactive course.
FREE Online Webinar, registration is required:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ejm378p3601ac8d8
Introduction to the Food Safety Modernization act
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is complicated because it applies to different food businesses in different ways – and it is continually being updated. It may not apply to your farm or food business now, but it might in the future. Because of the many rules, it is almost an individual responsibility to determine if you’ll comply…but how do you decide?
This session provides an overview of FSMA in general, after which the presenters will discuss several distinct ways that food business owners might respond, depending on whether they are in retail or production, whether they are agricultural producers, or makers of value-added products, or .enterprises that transport food in the value chain.
Trends in Innovation
Join us at the Stourbridge Project as we stream Trends In Innovation webinar. National Entrepreneurship Week is taking place February 11-18, 2023 and InBIA [International Business Innovation Association] is excited to participate in this international celebration of the power of entrepreneurship by hosting this free webinar.
Topics will explore:-How supporting entrepreneurs has changed in the last decade-What that might mean for the future-What tools and resources can best equip ESOs to thrive in their regional entrepreneurship ecosystems
Your Moderator is Lindsay Schuenke, Director of Content, InBIA
Revit
In this 15 hour course you’ll learn how to:
understand the REVIT program interface
create and manipulate levels by working with walls, roofs, windows and doors
dimensions and annotations
building sections and plotting
Glowforge Laser Cutter Class
Learn beginning and intermediate skills on the Glowforge Laser cutting machine. Work on your own project, hands on with a combination of online, live & remote support and hands-on production.
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ejhi1ia470296e5e
Selling Your Business and Succession Planning
The Selling a Small Business and Succession Planning for a Small Business module provides an overview of selling a small business and succession planning and is designed to help participants to understand how selling a business can benefit their business.
FREE Online Webinar, registration is required:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ejb6zjmg0296c6d0
Introduction to the Food Safety Modernization Act
An Introduction to the Food Safety Modernization Act register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrErNTTp3VqGtdLoqB1C2Qgf5MkN_FmIXLgxVvejFrSx2bHQ/viewform
Learn about:
Current food business challenges.
The need to make a long-term commitment to visible food safety.
Building resilience to pivot when regulatory and marketplace environments change.
Introduction to the Food Safety Modernization Act
An Introduction to the Food Safety Modernization Act register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrErNTTp3VqGtdLoqB1C2Qgf5MkN_FmIXLgxVvejFrSx2bHQ/viewform
Learn about:
Current food business challenges.
The need to make a long-term commitment to visible food safety.
Building resilience to pivot when regulatory and marketplace environments change.
Managing Cash Flow: Money Smart for Small Business
Managing Cash Flow – practical problem solving: The Managing Cash Flow module encourages the participants to focus on cash flow management as an essential competency of business ownership.
FREE Online Webinar, registration is required:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ejb6zjmg0296c6d0
Risk Management: Money Smart for Small Business
Risk Management – planning for what you can and cannot control: The Risk Management for a Small Business module provides an overview of risk management and is designed to help participants to understand how risk management can benefit their business.
Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ejb6zjmg0296c6d0
Financial Management: Money Smart by the SBA
Financial Management – understanding this critical practice: The Financial Management for a Small Business module provides an overview of business financial management and is designed to help participants to understand how financial management can benefit their business.
FREE Online Webinar, registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ejb6zjmg0296c6d0
Time Management: Money Smart For Small Business
Time Management – tips to make you more efficient: The Time Management for a Small Business module provides an overview of time management and is designed to help participants to understand how time management can benefit their business.
FREE Online Webinar, registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ejb6zjmg0296c6d0
Banking Services: Money Smart For Small Business
Banking Services: The Banking Services Available for a Small Business module provides an overview of business banking services.
FREE Online Webinar, registration is required:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ejb6zjmg0296c6d0
Business Smart: Ready, Set & Go! Webinar ParT 2
This program is designed for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and to understand the steps to building a business that is credit-ready.
Part 2: Essentials of becoming credit-ready
Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ejb6zjlt4a311fd0
Business Smart: Ready, Set & Go! Webinar Part 1
This program is designed for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and to understand the steps to building a business that is credit-ready.
Part 1: Basics of business startup and How and where to find additional small business support and educational resources
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ejb6zjlt4a311fd0
Starting Your Own Home-based Business by the SBA
Are you ready to jump-start your entrepreneurial dream? Most entrepreneurs start with a home-based business that creates, delivers, or improves on a product or service. Join the SBA in this one-hour introductory and interactive course.
FREE Online Webinar, registration is required:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ejb6zjjyce2a64b4
In Person Glowforge LaseR Cutter Class
In Person Workshop
Duration: 3 sessions, 3 hours each
September 6, 13th & 20th from 6-9 p.m.
Learn beginning and intermediate skills on the Glowforge Laser cutting machine. Hands on with one-on- one instruction. Become certified to use the Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter
SBDC Drop in hours @ the Stourbridge Project
Join us for drop-in hours on Thursday, 11/4/2021 between 10 a.m. to noon at the Stourbridge Project in Honesdale to talk about your small business questions during COVID-19. Startup and existing business owners are welcome to join. Meet with a consultant to get information and advice as you navigate your small business through COVID19.
Women Entrepreneurs Networking Group
Join local experts from Honesdale National Bank to discuss commercial lending opportunities. Meeting via Zoom.
SBDC Drop in hours @ the Stourbridge Project
Join us for drop-in hours on Thursday, 11/4/2021 between 10 a.m. to noon at the Stourbridge Project in Honesdale to talk about your small business questions during COVID-19. Startup and existing business owners are welcome to join. Meet with a consultant to get information and advice as you navigate your small business through COVID19.
Fun in the Park-Honesdale Sidewalk Sale Event
Join us for Fun in the Park @ The Stourbridge Project. Here’s what’s happening!
Introduction to 3D-printing
Learn the basics of 3D printing including:
In Person Workshop @ the Stourbridge Project
Learn the basics of 3D printing including:
The different aspects to 3D creation & 3D modeling
PLA, ABS, and Resin Printing,
Learn about the most common slicing programs, slicing settings and supports.
Learn how to set up and start a basic print
Learn about TinkerCAD and other free open-source 3D modeling software
$25.00 materials fee
register at: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej60yh763bb8ea50&oseq=&c=&ch=
Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro
Learn Introductory skills in Adobe Premier Pro.
$25.00 fee includes 2 week trial subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud software with the option to save 60% off annual subscription rates.
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ej3ehsi22fb43bdd
Adobe Photoshop by Keystone College
Learn Introductory and intermediate skills in Adobe Photoshop. Includes 1 month subscription to Adobe CS.
Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej7xprr8f8e05dc8&oseq=&c=&ch=
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
Learn Introductory skills in Adobe Illustrator.
$25.00 fee includes 2 week trial subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud software with the option to save 60% off annual subscription rates.
May 24th and 25th from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Registration is required at: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ej3cozuf20f19fa8
Introduction to 3D printing
In Person Workshop @ the Stourbridge Project
Learn the basics of 3D printing including:
The different aspects to 3D creation & 3D modeling
PLA, ABS, and Resin Printing,
Learn about the most common slicing programs, slicing settings and supports.
Learn how to set up and start a basic print
Learn about TinkerCAD and other free open-source 3D modeling software
$25.00 materials fee
Registration is required at: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ej5yvv1hd32d5bb9
Introduction to Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Presented by Keystone College – Understand how to get your website to the top of the list. Free versus paid options. Learn about keywords and hash tags to maximize your web presence.
Tues/Thurs, May 17 & 19, 5:30 – 7:00 pm via Zoom
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kh4mz7kab&oeidk=a07ej58smck6650529a
About Your Presenter
Gregory Palaskas is a teacher at Keystone College in La Plume PA. Greg has been working with marketing and design, helping local businesses and non profits since 1998. Throughout his career he has taught subjects like google analytics, social media metrics, digital media and online marketing. He currently specializes in digital media/content creation. He began building and marketing web sites in 1998 and in 2001 he launched his own online marketing website titled designmonster.com. He spent over 20 years working in online marketing and design, helping 100's of local businesses and organizations, and is now a marketing consultant and teacher. He has earned over 35 certifications in a range of subjects from Microsoft, Facebook , Google Adobe and the U.S. Govt. . Greg has spent the last several years studying the psychology of marketing trying to understand why he can't resist purchasing a new book every time he visits amazon.com. He focuses his free time on volunteering in his community and serving local churches and organizations. When he isn't working or volunteering, he is baking treats, learning organic chemistry, teaching music, a spiritual director and loving art and photography.